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About the Role

The Electrical Designer supports the design and development of electrical building systems throughout all phases of project delivery. This role is responsible for preparing electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and design documentation while applying engineering principles, applicable codes, and industry standards. The Electrical Designer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated, constructible electrical systems for power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems. This position also supports construction administration activities and contributes to continuous improvement by incorporating quality feedback and refining design deliverables.

Responsibilities

Prepare electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and design documentation throughout all phases of project delivery under the guidance of senior engineers.
Develop electrical system layouts for power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems using applicable engineering principles, codes, and standards.
Perform basic electrical engineering calculations, including load calculations, panel schedules, circuiting, and equipment layouts under the guidance of senior engineers.
Produce coordinated construction documents, single-line diagrams, lighting plans, power plans, and supporting electrical design documentation.
Utilize CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to create and coordinate accurate 2D drawings and 3D electrical models.
Collaborate with electrical engineers, architects, designers, and other disciplines to develop coordinated and constructible electrical system designs.
Support construction administration activities by reviewing shop drawings, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), participating in site visits, and assisting with field coordination.
Incorporate quality control feedback and review comments to improve the accuracy, coordination, and constructability of electrical deliverables.
Participate in project coordination meetings and contribute to successful multidisciplinary project execution.
Engage in continuous learning and professional development to expand technical knowledge and engineering capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) required.
2+ years of experience in electrical design or building systems engineering required.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
Active NCEES Record for future Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
Working knowledge of electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and low-voltage systems.
Proficiency with CAD and BIM software used for electrical design and multidisciplinary coordination.
Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, engineering standards, and construction documentation practices.
Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments while working effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.

Skills

CAD
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Electrical building systems
Power distribution
Lighting
Grounding
Low-voltage systems
Electrical codes
Engineering standards
Construction documentation
Organizational skills
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Collaboration skills

Experience Level

2+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

About the Company

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets.
Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future.
Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen.
We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.
The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results.
Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

Equal Opportunity

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Read more in our EEOE Policy.
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